Best Manufacturing Acquires Image Apparel Unit

Best Manufacturing's customers use these base designs to build custom apparel for branding
purposes.

Jersey City, N.J.-based Best Manufacturing Group LLC has acquired Cleveland,
Tenn.-based American Uniform Co.'s Image Apparel direct sale business in an equity buyout.

As a result of the acquisition, Best will hire new employees, transfer American Uniform
inventory to its distribution center in Cordele, Ga., and replace American brand labels with Best
labels.

"Best is proud to have been selected by American Uniform to care for its Image Apparel direct
sale customers," said Ron Steel, vice president, Image Apparel. "We appreciate the trust placed in
us to continue the high level of quality and service these customers have come to expect."